The defect
Yokohama Tire Corporation (Yokohama Tire) is recalling certain Yokohama RY023 tires, size 255/70R22.5 16H (DOT date code 0320 and 0520 through 0620), RY023 tires, size 295/75R22.5 16H (DOT date codes 0320 through 0520), RY023 tires, size 285/75R24.5 14G (DOT date codes 0320 and 0520), RY617 tires, size 11R24.5 16H (DOT date codes 0220 and 0520 through 0620), TY517 MC2 tires, size 295/75R22.5 14G (DOT date codes 0220 through 0620), TY517 MC2 tires, size 285/75R24.5 14G (DOT date codes 0420 through 0620), TY517 MC2 tires, size 11R22.5 16H (DOT date codes 0320 through 0620), TY527 tires, size 11R24.5 16H (DOT date code 0520), 712L tires, size 295/75R22.5 16H (DOT date codes 0420 through 0620), 712L tires, size 11R22.5 16H (DOT date codes 0620 and 0320 through 0420), 709ZL tires, size 285/75R24.5 14G (DOT date code 0420), 709ZL tires, size 11R24.5 14G (DOT date code 0220), LY053 tires, size 11R24.5 16H (DOT date codes 0320 through 0620), 109L tires, size 11R22.5 14G (DOT date codes 0220 and 0420 through 0620), 109L tires, size 285/75R24.5 14G (DOT date codes 0620 and 0420), 109L tires, size 295/75R22.5 14G (DOT date code 0420), 108R tires, size 11R24.5 16H (DOT date codes 0320 and 0620), and 715R tires, size 295/75R22.5 16H (DOT date code 0420). Due to improper manufacturing, the tires tread or bead may detach, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control.
The risk
A sudden loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Yokohama will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2020. Owners may contact Yokohama customer service at 1-800-423-4544.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: tread/belt, bead
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Yokohama | 108R | — |
| Yokohama | 109L | — |
| Yokohama | 709ZL | — |
| Yokohama | 712L | — |
| Yokohama | 715R | — |
| Yokohama | LY053 | — |
| Yokohama | RY023 | — |
| Yokohama | RY617 | — |
| Yokohama | TY517 MC2 | — |
| Yokohama | TY527 | — |
Tire recalls in 2020
NHTSA received 14 tire recall campaigns in 2020, covering up to 69,722 tires. With 3,154 tires, this campaign ranks 5 of 14 by size that year.
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|---|---|---|
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